- On this portal there is NO exchange of money in any form ..
- Check the seller’s reputation through reviews, feedback or through craft registration bodies.
- Make sure the seller actually exists.
Request his name, address, and phone number.
Call him at several hours to verify who is picking up the phone and how your call is answered. - Never send a photocopy of your ID to someone you only know by email or phone.
- Always request documentation of the boat and engine number from the seller and let the manufacturer verify it.
- A request for prepayment often means an attempt at fraud.
- This applies as much to cash transfers (e.g., via Western Union, MoneyGram, Escrow) as it does to SEPA wire transfers.
- If you are in doubt, we recommend depositing your money in a trust account (at your discretion).
That way the seller will receive his money only after your desired boat has arrived in agreed condition. - In case the offer seems too good to be true, it is probably just the case.
- Please be cautious with international affairs.